Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Indian FTR

Last Updated: September 11, 2026

Harley-Davidson Sportster S price starts at Rs. 18.05 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.33 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian FTR, priced at Rs. 19.38 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Sportster S offers a claimed 19.6 kmpl, while the FTR delivers 18 kmpl. On the performance front, the Sportster S uses a 1252cc engine producing 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm and the FTR a 1203cc engine producing 124.7 PS. If you're deciding between the Sportster S and FTR, the Sportster S is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the FTR stands out for performance.

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Sportster S vs FTR Comparison Summary

Specification Harley-Davidson Sportster SIndian FTR
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 18.05 LakhRs. 19.38 Lakh
Mileage 19.6 kmpl18 kmpl
Engine 1252 cc1203 cc
Max power 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm124.7 PS
Kerb weight 228 Kg233 Kg

Sportster S vs FTR Key Highlights

Basic Info Harley-Davidson Sportster S STDIndian FTR Black Smoke
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Brand Name Harley-Davidson Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 18.05 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.38 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Revolution™ Max 1250T Liquid Cooled V-Twin
Max Power 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm 124.7 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Indian FTR Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 49,420 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 53,072 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 46,165 Sportster S Insurance Rs. 46,085 FTR Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
230 kmph
147 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Revolution™ Max 1250T
Liquid Cooled V-Twin
Engine Displacement
1252 cc
1203 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
124.7 PS
Max Torque
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
120 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
105 mm
102 mm
Stroke
72.3 mm
73.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
12.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
19.6 kmpl
18 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Inverted Telescopic Cartidge Fork / 120mm
Suspension-Rear
Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Piggyback IFP / 120mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Front :-120/70-R17, Rear :- 150/70-R17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Dunlop
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
221 kg
218 kg
Seat height
765 mm
780 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.7 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
430 Kg
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2270*840*1089 mm3
2223*830*1295 mm3
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1525 mm
Length
2270 mm
2223 mm
Ground Clearance
90 mm
165 mm
Height
1089 mm
1295 mm
Width
840 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.7 L
13 L
Kerb Weight
228 Kg
233 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
260 mm
260 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 12AH
Not Available
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame
Tubular trellis style
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Rain
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Wheel Lift Mitigation, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Enhanced Lift Mitigation
Exhaust - Akrapovic 2-into-1-into-2
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available
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Which bike is cheaper Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Indian FTR?
The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is cheaper than Indian FTR by ₹1.33 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Indian FTR?
For the STD version, 1252 cc Petrol engine of Sportster S produces 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Black Smoke version, 1203 cc Petrol engine of FTR produces 124.7 PS of power and 120 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque

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